Lincoln, Nebraska to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

875.1 miles 1408.4 km · straight line
1050.2 miles estimated 1690.1 km · driving distance
21h 8min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Pittsburgh is 875.1 miles (1408.4 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1050.2 miles, taking about 21h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, Nebraska and Pittsburgh. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lincoln, Nebraska to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 8min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 22min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 28min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients